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A pot roast is a delicious, hearty, and relatively inexpensive meal that is a staple for many families. The slow-cooking method is part of what makes this dish so delicious, resulting in tender, juicy meat. Read this article for a few variations of this popular dish.

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Method 1 of 3:

Southern-Style Pot Roast

Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning onto both sides of each roast.

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Heat oil in a large skillet under medium-high heat. Add the roast and sear it on both sides until browned. Place the meat into a roaster pan.

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Add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and allow the vegetables to absorb the juice that was left behind by the meat. Place garlic, onions, and bay leaves into the roaster pan with the meat.

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Combine wine, mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon in a bowl. Add water, and then pour the mixture over the roast.

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Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Meat should be tender and cooked fully through.

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Method 2 of 3:

Wine-Free Pot Roast with Olives and Raisins

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Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius). Place a large skillet or frying pan over high heat for 1-2 minutes.

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Rub both sides of the meat with salt and cumin. Brown both sides of the meat on the hot skillet and then remove from pan.

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Coat the pan lightly with vegetable oil and then add onion and garlic. Allow to cook until onion is soft. Add vinegar, tomato juice, olives, and raisins. Bring the mixture to boil and then reduce the liquid by half.

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Place the meat on a roaster pan and pour the mixture over it. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 3 to 3/2 hours. When finished, you should be able to easily push a fork through the meat.

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Allow to cool and serve.

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Method 3 of 3:

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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Add cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and water to a slow cooker. Place the roast inside of the slow cooker and cover the meat with the soup mixture.

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Cook for 3-4 hours on High setting. For slower-roasted meat, cook for 8 to 9 hours on Low setting.

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Remove from pot. Serve and enjoy!

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Community Q&A

For a 2.3 pound Chuck roast in the oven, what temperature do I use and for how long?

Community Answer

Roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound for rare, 17-19 minutes for medium, and 22-25 for cooked through. Check the meat with a thermometer to make sure it is the temperature you want it -- 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium. Baste the roast a couple times while cooking, and keep an eye on the vegetables.

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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 24 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 91,106 times.

To make a southern-style pot roast, start by seasoning your roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear your roast in oil until brown, then put the meat in a roasting pan. Before adding the vegetables, fry them in the same skillet you used for the meat for 2 minutes. For the sauce, combine wine, mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon. Pour the sauce over the meat and add the vegetables to the pan. Finish by covering the roast with foil and baking it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 3 hours. To learn how to cook a roast in a slow cooker, read on!